The Detroit Red Wings made “a hell of an offer” to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Rick Nash, a person with knowledge of the situation told Mlive.com.

However, that offer generated no conversation between the two teams, according to the report, as Columbus does not plan to deal Nash to a team in its division.

Rick Nash is still a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets. (AP Photo)

The report did not mention what the offer was but speculated that forward Johan Franzen or Valtteri Filppula would have likely been involved.

Scott Howson, the Blue Jackets general manager, is reportedly seeking a lot in return for Columbus’ star.

Howson told TSN.ca that any Nash deal would need to send NHL-ready forwards to Columbus.

Nash, who has a no-movement clause, will only approve a trade to one of six clubs: the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks or Detroit Red Wings, according to The Columbus Dispatch.